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Magic Moments: Our Halloween break in Greece

We were away for our Halloween break to Greece. Emma’s birthday is on the 6th of November and her grandparents and auntie were desperate to see her, especially since last summer they didn’t get the chance, and make memories with her.

The trip was dedicated to Emma. I knew that it would be very taxing on me, emotionally and physically. As a bereaved parent, and so early on in the grieving process, I knew I would not enjoy much as the pain does follow, wherever we are. But I needed Emma to know she is loved and her life is celebrated and brings us joy, even more so after the loss of our precious baby boy.

The relatives went to great lengths to make the trip magical for Emma. Especially her auntie, who lives on a small pension and has known grief as a child herself, having lost her father at a very young age.

So Emma got to:

– meet princess Maria and spend an hour of laughter and fun and magic tricks in her presence

– have her birthday celebrated in style with her grandparents and her auntie and uncle

– spend quality time with the Greek side of her family and get to know them a little better

Behind Mama's Haven is Oana, a bereaved mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend.
Blogging since 2012, Oana has used this space to document family life, to write about the loss of her son and her identity and now, she is hoping to use it to inspire with her journey towards acceptance and peace.

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